When do Alabama districts go back to school? Find your 2025 start date

Sixth graders Andrew Eaton and Christian Edwards play Twister with their classmates at Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools May 22, 2025. (Will McLelland | [email protected])Will McLelland

Another sizzling summer is coming to an end and back to school is right around the corner.

Alabama school district start dates for 2025-26 vary, but a few start as early as July. Limestone County Schools has the earliest start date at July 30 and Magic City Acceptance Academy, a public charter school in Homewood, begins July 31.

AL.com compiled each public school district’s start date, including charter schools. See the list below.

Teachers and some individual schools may have alternate start dates. Be sure to check messages from your school for an accurate calendar.

Stay up to date on other changes coming to Alabama schools, including restrictions on cellphones and water bottles. Teachers will also see some updates to their benefits, including new paid parental leave.

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